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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 415.27 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 415.27 and 190.44 is: 262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 415.27 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/415.27 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 415.27 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 79,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,084.02/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.74

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